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German Label Converter Opts for Gallus

(Label/Tape News)

July 23, 2013, ... exceptional reproducibility, and excellent print quality. It is because of these benefits that the plant, which has a workforce of 45, has already been using Gallus printing presses for several years with ...

Flexible Packaging | LPS Industries Invests To Serve IVD Test Markets

(Flexpack)

July 10, 2013, ... VP at LPS Industries. “Packaging is sometimes the last thing companies want to concern themselves with. By implementing the right equipment and instituting high quality standards, LPS Industries effectively ...

Soma Adds QuadTech inspection into CI Flexo Press

(Inspection/Defect Detection)

July 10, 2013, In-line web inspection, color measurement, and waste removal system ensures maximum quality control SUSSEX, WI | Press controls manufacturer QuadTech and flexo packaging press maker Soma Engineering, ...

Q-Med and Schreiner MediPharm Secure Medical-Cosmetic Products

(Label/Tape News)

July 01, 2013, ... important information on user behavior and indications of specific threats, such as an increasing amount of false codes entered in a particular region. For further quality assurance and documentation, ...

Mosca to Show Off Strapping Machines

(Corrugated)

February 23, 2013, ... will be presenting the new UATRI-2 XT inline strapping machine with a quality assurance system, along with the SoniXs MP-6 T from the new EVOLUTION series. This machine has already made its mark in the ...

Cepalgo Films Adds Capacity with Davis-Standard

(Film Mfg.)

February 13, 2013, ... part of Cepalgo’s decision to select Davis-Standard as the equipment vendor. Davis-Standard’s market strength, equipment productivity, flexibility, and quality were key elements in their evaluation. Cepalgo ...

Flexo Printing | Multiprint Installs Gallus RCS 430

(Label/Tape)

November 07, 2012, ... bulk and bottled in the UK. By using only six colors plus foiling, Multiprint was able to offer the same quality and considerable cost savings compared to the labels that were being produced in Australia ...

The Conference at PACK EXPO | Educate, Innovate, and Advance

(Print)

September 19, 2012, ... Contract Packaging Association Session Description: The science of lean kitting to reduce labor, lower COGS, increase throughput and speed-to-market, and improve quality control.   1:30p.m. - 2:30 ...

Maxson Sheeter Suited for Coated Plastic Films

(Carton Box)

August 14, 2012, The SDFK sheeter from Maxson has a continuous operating system and operates at high speeds while producing square, accurate dimensions   WESTERLY, RI | Maxson Automatic Machinery Co. offers the SDFK ...

Web Industries Announces a Major Upgrade

(Flexpack)

August 13, 2012, ... teams are making design changes to key machine components that will increase capacity by improving material usage efficiency and throughput while meeting all quality assurance benchmarks. The company ...

Labelexpo Americas | Mission Possible

(Label/Tape)

July 12, 2012, ... introduced in 2011. The new component of the system is an LED toner printer that images consumer-quality labels with brilliant, durable, consistent color at 1200 dpi X 600 dpi, at speeds up to 30 fpm (9.1 ...

Web Industries and Hexcel Sign Agreement

(Label/Tape)

April 03, 2012, ... and co-locating the slit tape operation within Hexcel’s Stade plant will provide outstanding environmental control and quality assurance. Construction on the Web Industries’ facility should be completed ...

Slitting/Rewinding | Trim Loss as Low as 3%

(Slit)

March 14, 2012, ... to maintain quality. Waste was not an issue. By the early 1970s, the slitting technology and expertise used in narrow width slitting of metallic yarns was repurposed for precision slitting for the trade, ...

Luminer Converting Expands Capabilities, Adds Staff

(Label/Tape)

March 05, 2012, ... The Red Lion, PA, facility installed an eight-color, multi-web press, increased personnel and added auxiliary inspection. This has improved its short-run, high quality process labels and added the capability ...

About PFFC's Contributing Editor

(Uncategorized)

October 16, 2011, ... serving in roles including sales and marketing management. She also led a Quality Process Division team and served on Strategic Management teams. She has been a consultant, speaker, and writer in the Converting ...

Inspection: Lighting the Way

(Controls)

August 21, 2011, In the fast-moving consumer goods market, there can be no compromise in quality. It is not merely that a package must have high impact at the point of sale; in pharmaceuticals, tobacco, and some food markets ...

Holographic Technology: Pattern Pressing

(Print)

June 30, 2011, ... process that integrates “casting” and “curing” techniques to form a consistent high quality surface that can include ultra-high gloss, matte, and holographic finishes on a variety of substrates. An ultraviolet ...

AIMCAL Awards: Canisters Blow Away Competition

(Metallizing)

March 31, 2011, ... of the process improvement and quality assurance tool measure wet or dry clear or opaque coating layers, including ultraviolet hard coats and adhesive layers. Identifying defects earlier in the process ...

AIMCAL Awards: Canisters Blow Away Competition

(Coating/Laminating)

March 17, 2011, ... from 0.2 to 200 microns. In-line and lab versions of the process improvement and quality assurance tool measure wet or dry clear or opaque coating layers, including ultraviolet hard coats and adhesive ...

AVT Showcases PrintVision Helios III System

(Inspection/Defect Detection)

March 17, 2011, ... 100% automatic inspection solutions for label and narrow web printing. It is an innovative solution that delivers process control and 100% quality assurance capabilities throughout the entire print production ...